Professional Sound Services

Audio Engineer

Need an Sound Engineer?

I am a proficient Sound Engineer and have experience mixing live productions, events and concerts at Front of House, Monitors and Virtual positions.

Includes:

  • Expert level audio labor

  • Mixer/Operator for musical or concert

  • Sometimes setup and install of non-permanent audio equipment will fall under this category depending on requirements

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Stagehand

Do you need a stagehand?

Need someone to run cable or assist with a load in, setup or strike?

Need help with a light hang and focus?

Includes:

  • General technical labor (lights, scenery, etc.)

  • Smaller audio requirements

    • Skills that do not fall under “Audio Engineer”

    • Generally Audio 2 and lower. (Sometimes A2 will also require engineer skills)

  • Anything else that you can think of

Emergency Audio Consultation

Need a phone call to talk through a show related problem?

Give me a call at:

(708) 762-9346

and we will work out a solution.

Possible problems:

  • “It’s not working and I don’t know why”

  • “Why is the system buzzing?”

  • “How do I get the sound to come out?”

Isometric view of a preliminary system design made with Meyer’s MAPP 3D

Isometric view of a preliminary system design made with Meyer’s MAPP 3D

General Audio Consultations

Have questions about how to install a sound system?

Not sure where to start on your home studio?

Do you need to narrow down a long list of requirements to find something workable?

I will work with you on any sound related questions, concerns or plans. Whether your project is small or large, I can bring the skills of a sound and theater professional to your project.

Possibilities:

  • Equipment purchasing

    • I can help you chose the proper equipment for your group, venue and situation.

    • I can help you find the right microphone for your voice or instrument and situation.

  • Programming

    • I can create a console file for you with all the modern tools and technologies tailored to your production or group

  • Questions and Answers

    • Any sound related questions, I will either answer myself or find answers for you.

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Training, Courses, Seminars, Lectures

Need someone to come in and talk through some basics with your new crew?

Have in-depth questions on system alignment or speaker placement?

Need a refresher on microphone placement?

  • One-on-one and group options available

  • Topic examples:

    • Basic Sound Reinforcement Techniques

    • Sound Design

    • Sound Engineering

    • General Stagecraft and Technical Theater

    • Speakers — Placement, types, calculating power requirements, cabling, the size to power relationship

    • Microphones and proper placement

    • Wireless frequency spectrum management

    • Effects — When to and when not to use them

    • Equalization, Compressors, Expanders, and Noise-Gates

    • Room design (literally) — What impact does the physical space have on sound

    If you think of a topic that is not listed, contact me and I would be happy to look into holding a class on it.

    * All sessions may be combined into more than one session and are fully customized based on your requirements.